Two days passed since the festivities and crowning process ended, and the entire empire now entered a time of celebration for the week.

Empress Yuina De Vincenzo Inukami.

That was the name she chose, and the name the goddess Serans blessed the new Empress with.

''I wonder if he will be angry with my choice...'' Yuina thought to herself while sitting in the Empyrean palace. The one used by the current Empress a place where Aurelia lived a few days ago.

She sat in her beautiful and elegant dress covered in gold and silver, along with her small crown filled with glistening gemstones.

''Why did they make me wear this today... the maids are so annoying.''

Because she mentioned meeting Asmodeus, who everyone in the upper circle of nobles and the commoners considered her Emperor.

The maids became excited and spent hours doing her makeup and preparing her for their meeting in a few moments.

"I wonder if he will find me beautiful..."

Knock—!

"Your Majesty, the Demon King Asmodeus has arrived."

When her knights announced his arrival, she couldn''t help but feel embarrassed and started to panic, a cold sweat dripping down her back and her tails fluffed.

"Enter!" Yuina''s cheeks began to turn red after speaking in a loud yet overly commanding tone.

''I cannot get used to this role... I hope Asmodeus isn''t angry.''

However, the moment the doors opened, with a slight echo and thud, Yuina lost her breath when she saw him.

Handsome, long silver hair tied with a beautiful red ribbon, his dazzling eyes like priceless blue sapphires. It seemed the gods created his suit. Empress Yuina''s tongue slid along her lips as she watched in a daze.

''So beautiful...''

The exquisite black material flickered with small shining gems, making him look like a god of war. Then she couldn''t stop gazing at his tight waist and muscular figure, visible thanks to the slightly opened chest buttons.

''This is the man who made me a woman!''

He then lifted his lips with a teasing smile.

"Ah..."

''Did he notice?! Can he hear my racing heartbeat?!''

"Demon King Asmodeus greets Her Imperial Majesty." Asmodeus didn''t need to show respect to other monarchs, yet the moment he saw the beautiful fairy on the throne.

He no longer cared about those silly things—she was his beloved fox, and he wanted to honour her beauty and success.

So he knelt on one knee and placed his arm across his heart.

"Arise, My King..."

Despite her attempt to give him land and a title, Asmodeus refused it. No, he just told her that he needed to finish his mission and that in the future, if she wished to create an empire together.

Then, he would become her Demon Emperor...

''If I were selfish, maybe I would ask that of him.''

''However, I love Yumiko and my many sisters who all adore him. One day, I will become his, but never shall I make him rule this land.''

Though she loved the beast empire, Yuina and Yumiko learned of Asmodeus''s plans for the future. They both understood he wished to conquer the demon lands and build a kingdom where demons could learn and improve their lives.

''I will build this empire as the greatest ally to his future kingdom, then transfer my seat to someone who would never forsake this bond.''

"I just wondered if you would be alright on your own."

"Ah... but, you have to leave right?" Yuina''s chest fluttered, although she didn''t expect him to stay—just seeing him hesitate and stroke her stomach was enough.

''His face looks so kind right now.''

''I''m so happy!''

Yuina, who became the Empress, would have to mask her emotions and hide her affection from those who would challenge her. At least now she could be honest with herself and show her affection towards Asmodeus.

"I was thinking of having Yumiko staying here with you while I visit the elves... then I would come back before heading to the demon territory."

"Eh... but, my sister would be upset to leave your side."

"Yuina, I know, but you are someone irreplaceable to me, just like Yumiko. You are both expecting children, thus I would rather you be close together. Am I being unfair?" Asmodeus showed a rare, softer side, his forehead pressing against Yuina''s as she gazed into his glistening eyes.

"I understand... but losing Yumiko will make it difficult for you right?"

"Ah, because I planned to leave the demon knights here, to protect you. It would be a significant loss."

''Eh?!''

''He''s going to leave the Demon Knights for me?''

"Asmodeus..." Yuina''s eyes looked wet, tears forming as she hugged his body tight. "If you leave them with me, I might be safe but what about you?"

"Do you worry about me that much?"

"...of course."

Yuina felt overwhelmed by his consideration and love. She also wanted to protect Asmodeus... her mind thought about how to replace the loss of Yumiko, and she came to a single thought.

"Then, take Aki with you."

"Oh?"

Since the day Yuina became Empress, Aki revealed she was actually Yuina''s cousin and held the noble status of Countess.

However, she planned to return to the tribe to help lead them with her older sister. Instead, she also applied for the imperial guards to protect Yuina until the end.

"What about your safety?"

"Hehe~ can''t I just have the imperial guards be made of Spear Maidens and Demon Kings? I hope... you would allow Lady Fredricka to become my lady in waiting and head of the imperial knights."

''I know it will be hard... many nobles will complain.''

''However, I don''t want anyone to take this power from me, because I will give it all to you. My beloved Asmodeus for our future, and these children who will be born.''

Asmodeus didn''t know, but usually, the foxkin would give birth to up to five children from one litter. Thus, twins and multiple heirs are quite normal; that''s why she felt excited to stay here with her sister.

''So many little kits, and all of them carry my beloveds bloodline.''

"Shall we call them here later today and officially settle the matter, My lovely Empress?"

"Nn... for now, can we just stay like this? When you leave I don''t know if I can... Mmnph..."

A gentle kiss stopped her words before a whisper filled her heart with warmth, and she kissed Asmodeus back, her eyes filled with pure passion.

"Don''t worry, I will stay her a month... I want to learn more about you, and help you while I can."

Asmodeus no longer saw his passion and affection for multiple women as something bad or wrong. So, choosing to spend more time in this empire, just for Yumiko and Yuina, brought him a sense of peace.

''Now, if only Serena would speak to me again.''